Memorial by M Demarets on Finances and War Costs
A concise memorial by M Demarets, Comptroller-General of the Finances of France, discussing seven years of state expenses, revenue sufficiency, wartime strains from 1709, weather and epidemic impacts, debt reduction since 1708, and the need for prudent funding and peace through strong administration. It frames the war effort as necessary and justified, praising the late king’s fiscal measures and urging continued support from ministers to sustain the realm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Spain
M. Demarets
Francés
Port News List of Vessels and Arrivals at Sea
A dated shipping list reports vessels remaining in the Downs and sailing orders for ships including the Mermaid the Ranelagh Ball and Topsham the Thomas and John Horton for Lisbon the Thomas Symonds Fairnouth Arrivd the Wager and Raymond from East India the Mary Kerfeer from the Elizabeth Humphreys from Malaga the Loyal Betty Protter from Alicant the Prince of Orange Duckett from Lisbon Industrious Bee Read from New England the Friendship Forster from Nevis wind south west.
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Port
Deal
Fuly
The
Downs
Mermaid
Doubt
Ranelagh
Ball
Topsham
Thomas
John
Horton
Lisbon
Symonds
Fairnouth
Arriv
Raymond
East-India
Mary
Kerfeer
Elizabeth
Humphreys
Malaga
Betty
Protter
Alicant
Prince of Orange
Duckett
Bee
Read
New England
Friendship
Forster
Nevis
Wind S. W
Scurvy cure praised by London apothecary and hero
William Mawtass a master brushmaker in Bishopsgate details long illness described as scurvy with symptoms from skin eruptions to profound weakness. He recounts seeking help from John Moore at Lawrence Pountney Lane and taking Antiscorbutic pills and spirits to recover. He notes the cure’s advertised efficacy and credits Moore’s preparations. The entry also covers London and European news including Louis XV developments, Swedish diplomacy, hospital appointments, a Quaker marriage, and naval murders with legal proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mawtass
Bishopsgate-treer
Skinners-Arcer
Cafe Co Au Emirer
John Moore
Lawrence - Pountney
S- Lane
Wiretam
Seeek
Also Mentioned on This Page
London
Louis the Fifteenth
Compiegn
Louis the Fourteenth
Hanting
Compiégn
Paris
Louvre
Britain
Houtes
Petersbourg
Sophi
Pessia
Bathan
Tripoly
Syria
Thomas Koulihan
Baron Sparre
Sweden
Kensington
Earl of Malron
North
County of
York
Preston of
Malton
Caid
Henry Franks
Ely
Deceas
Guy's Hospital
Farmer
Deaceas
Frederick
Horfly- Down
Samuel Binks
Deptford Road
Magdalen
Creamer
Philip Wallis
Benjamin Hartley
St. John of Yarmouth
Commissioners of the Admiralty
Henry Penrice
High Court of Admiralty
Manner Coyle
Coyle
England
Tunis
Hampstead
Deptford
Gravesend
Trigg
Colsier
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